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I tried to get a Pro but the wholesalers were out. So I am now the proud owner of a Swift. It is very pretty. I need to take some pictures of it. She will go on my main road bike, the fixed Trek. This saddle is so nice I may have to get a new frame to go with it.

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Velogirl,
I have Brooks on both my bikes. I like them.
They can be tricky. Picking the right one can be a bear.
Then everybody and his brother has his own take on the right way to break one in. Lastly, setting one up also can be tricky. The seatpost clamp needs to catch the saddle close to the middle of the rails. This can be tough to do with some frames. My wife rides on a Finesse. It was a nightmare to get her to even try it. But now if I tried to remove it, she'd cut my hands off at the neck.
What I don't understand is why she insists on putting a somewhat ugly seatcover on such a pretty saddle.

Anyway, the lower your bars, the narrower the saddle. Just as a rule of thumb. If you know someone with a Brooks, you could ask them if you could just sit on it for a moment. Some of the gals here like the B17. I think the Champion Special is the only way to go if you're getting a B17. But then, I also think the Finesse is very much worth it.

I just got a bonus and was considering purchasing one, but I am not sure which one. I want it for my road bike. I notice that there are no dimensions given, any suggestions???? How long (or about how many miles) does it take to "break it in"? Does your butt hurt during this process, or is it just normal getting used to as with any other seat?

Have owned numerous Brooks saddles and none have made much of an impression on me. The saddle that seems like the perfect pivot for me is the Turbo, and I have a drawer full of those. You'll know the perfect saddle when you ride it.

Hi! I have been out of "circulation" on the forums lately. I have been developing Access DB's for work and it is taking a huge amount of my time.

As for my ride, it is a Giant OCR2. I hated the seat because of the rough texture. I couldn't slide easily because my shorts would get stuck on the texture and then cause a chafing point. That didn't last long because I took the seat off of my mtb and put it on. It works perfect, but they don't make it anymore and I can't really find one like it. Plus I don't want to be switching the seat back and forth because I am so picky about adjustments. The seat is a bit higher than the bars. I measured the seat I am using now and it is approx. 177 x 279 mm.